Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
NZ – winning at unaffordable houses
Property

Shamubeel Eaqub: NZ – winning at unaffordable houses

It turns out we don’t need help from migrants to bid up house prices.

Shamubeel Eaqub 18 Jun 2021
Why you should care about how green Russell Coutts’ golf course is

Paul McBeth: Why you should care about how green Russell Coutts’ golf course is

The battle for green fairways on the Crown Terrace isn't just a case of super rich 'neighbours at war'.

Paul McBeth 18 Jun 2021
The road to zero  – policy v technology in our climate goals

Peter Griffin: The road to zero – policy v technology in our climate goals

There is risk that we focus on unpopular policies that are hard to implement and not enough on the technology that could speed the transition.

Peter Griffin 17 Jun 2021
America’s Cup decision: a win for the wowsers?

Pattrick Smellie: America’s Cup decision: a win for the wowsers?

It is too early yet to declare a victory for those who can’t wait to read last rites on an event ostentatiously soaked in the ambitions of the very wealthy.

Pattrick Smellie 16 Jun 2021